Sandoval County residents interested in running for local office have exactly one week left to prepare their candidacy paperwork before the mandatory filing deadline. All candidates for the Nov. 4, […]
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Kevin Hendricks is a local news editor with nm.news. He is a two-decade veteran of local news as a sportswriter and assistant editor with the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Vasquez slams proposed $102M cut to New Mexico drug-fighting program
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is pushing back against a White House proposal to slash funding for a key anti-drug trafficking program that supports law enforcement agencies in regions of America, […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Lawmakers urge Justice Department to speed RECA implementation for radiation victims
A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández is pressing the Justice Department to quickly implement updated regulations for the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, warning that […]
Posted inMoriarty
Moriarty city councilor seeks clarification on financial issues, disputes media coverage
Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya used a recent city council meeting to directly address mounting questions from constituents about the city’s financial management, requesting official updates on ongoing IRS issues […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Report shows reconciliation law will cost poorest Americans $1,200 annually while wealthy gain $13,600
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals that recently enacted budget reconciliation legislation will reduce resources for the nation’s poorest families while providing substantial benefits to wealthy households, prompting sharp […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Investigation continues in deadly Bernalillo park shooting as suspect remains at large
Bernalillo police continue investigating a deadly shooting at Rotary Park, with detectives actively pursuing leads, but no major developments to report as the suspect remains at large nearly three weeks […]
Posted inEdgewood
Water crisis continues at Melody Ranch despite $20K in repairs, state opens formal case
Residents of Melody Ranch, the small community southeast of Edgewood, are still dealing with water restrictions and boil notices, despite the water company spending nearly $20,000 in repairs and the […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
Sandoval County tackles wildfire risk with new protection plan
Sandoval County commissioners Wednesday approved a plan intended to lessen the area’s wildfire risk. The community wildfire protection plan is built on a strategy of denying a wildfire the fuel […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Echoing George Santos, ABQ mayoral candidate campaigns on fake education, experience and made-up prior elected office
#Albuquerque mayoral candidate Patrick B. Sais says he graduated from UNM, was elected to the City Council and earned endorsements from community leaders. We found out it is all a lie.
Posted inNM State Gov.
Gov.’s “crime emergency” for Rio Arriba includes OK for National Guard, but other strategies funded first
New Mexico’s emergency declaration for the Española area prioritizes immediate, flexible support for overwhelmed local law enforcement rather than deploying additional state personnel, according to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office. […]